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BIA Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting June 18 2026

June 18, 2026July 16th, 2026
Pillette Village

Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Directors

Pillette Village Business Improvement Association

June 18, 2026

 

In Attendance:  Terry Yaldo, Tess Always, David Duke and Bridget Scheuerman

Absent:                Brett Sereres, Councillors Jo-Anne Gignac and Ed Sleiman

 

  1. Approval of Minutes
  • Motion by Tess Always and seconded by Terry Yaldo to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

 

  1. Financial Report
  • Bridget provided the following financial report
  • Bank Balance as of April 30, 2026 $9,375.84
  • Deposit Balance of 2025 Operating Budget $3,440.11
  • Deposit 50% of 2026 Operating Budget $20,062.50
  • Balance after deposits $32,878.45
  • Outstanding Cheque total $8,516.76
  • Balance after cheques $24,361.69
  • Capital Works Owing $35,600.00.
  • Motion by Terry and seconded by Tess to accept the Financial Report.

 

  1. Flowers for Planters
  • Bridget contacted the City to get a price for planting flowers in the planters. She is awaiting a reply.
  • Update: Flowers have been planted.

 

  1. Marketing
  • David has restructured everything for the Open Streets Event and we are awaiting updating from the City as to exact date and times.
  • Terry asked if we could advertise for volunteers.
  • Terry will get a quote for triangular banners for the planters. David tried to email businesses, but no reply to his requests.

 

  1. Capital Works Update
  • The entrance markers will be installed within the next three to four weeks. The medians have to be prepared and concrete bases placed.
  • The Board asked if we could find out exactly where within the medians the banner pole will be placed.

 

  1. Board of Directors Update
  • Bridget indicated that she had sent out 87 letters by Canada Post to all Property and business owners seeking new members on the Board of Directors. There were no replies to this request, which puts the BIA in jeopardy as the Property and business owners seem to not want to assist.
  • Currently there are three board members, Terry Yaldo, Tess Always and Brett Sereres. Terry wishes to withdraw in October when the current term for Boards expires.  Terry has been a Board member for over fifteen years and wishes to pursue other opportunities.
  • Tess has just started with the Board in September and Brett last month.
  • So, we need to enhance the board so that the BIA can continue to move forward.
  • Being without a BIA is not an option, and if it was, would not be a good option as the area would go down very quickly without the attention of the Board of Directors.
  • Once again we are asking for members to step forward and become a Board member. The meetings are once a month for about 1 to 1 ½ hours.  Please consider.
  • Bridget also mentioned that she will be stepping down after thirteen years as well and that we need to start looking for a replacement. This also adds to the precarious situation within the Board with the two people having the most knowledge positioning themselves to leave.  Bridget indicated that she would stay on beyond October for a short period of time,  if a suitable new person has not been found or the Board is still short handed. Our Constitution requires three to five people to form the Board of directors.

 

  1. New/Other Business
  • There is a new Café (All Star Café) opening where Tall Tide Tattoos were located.
  • David suggested that we do a Care Package for each business.
  • Do a calendar with the BIA meeting dates.
  • David will think about what would work that will appeal to different businesses.
  • Meeting dates have been changed to third Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
  • Next meeting will be Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

 

Meeting Adjourned